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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.89, 241.67 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.89, 241.67 and 166.46 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.89 : 241.67 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.89/241.67 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.89x = 241.67 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.89x = 40,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228.39/174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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