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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 240.79 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 240.79 and 166.51 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 240.79 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/240.79 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 240.79 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 40,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,091.91/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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