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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.69, 240.08 and 166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.69, 240.08 and 166.67 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.69 : 240.08 = 166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.69/240.08 = 166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.69x = 240.08 × 166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.69x = 40,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,014.13/174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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