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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175, 241.96 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175, 241.96 and 167.36 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 241.96 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/241.96 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 241.96 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 40,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,494.43/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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