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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 240.98 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 240.98 and 166.86 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 240.98 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/240.98 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 240.98 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 40,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,209.09/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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