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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.18, 241.47 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.18, 241.47 and 164.94 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.18 : 241.47 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.18/241.47 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.18x = 241.47 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.18x = 39,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,826.85/174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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