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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.03, 241.97 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.03, 241.97 and 167.74 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 241.97 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/241.97 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 241.97 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 40,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,588.05/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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