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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 240.19 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 240.19 and 166.07 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 240.19 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/240.19 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 240.19 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 39,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,888.54/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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