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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.25, 240.92 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.25, 240.92 and 166.60 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.25 : 240.92 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.25/240.92 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.25x = 240.92 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.25x = 40,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,137.27/174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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