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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 240.98 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 240.98 and 166.97 is: 230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 240.98 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/240.98 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 240.98 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 40,235.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235.64/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.29

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