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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.01, 239.47 and 162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.01, 239.47 and 162.13 is: 223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.01 : 239.47 = 162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.01/239.47 = 162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.01x = 239.47 × 162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.01x = 38,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825.27/174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.12

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