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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.11, 239.90 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.11, 239.90 and 166.14 is: 228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.11 : 239.90 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.11/239.90 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.11x = 239.90 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.11x = 39,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,856.16/174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.92

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