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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 239.76 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 239.76 and 165.04 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 239.76 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/239.76 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 239.76 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 39,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569.39/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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