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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 241.02 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 241.02 and 168.98 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 241.02 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/241.02 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 241.02 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 40,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,726.35/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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