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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.98, 240.90 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.98, 240.90 and 166.32 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.98 : 240.90 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.98/240.90 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.98x = 240.90 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.98x = 40,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067.39/174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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