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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 241.48 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 241.48 and 162.42 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 241.48 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/241.48 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 241.48 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 39,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,221.18/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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