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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.58, 239.91 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.58, 239.91 and 166.55 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.58 : 239.91 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.58/239.91 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.58x = 239.91 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.58x = 39,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,957.01/174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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