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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 241.14 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 241.14 and 166.04 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 241.14 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/241.14 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 241.14 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 40,038.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,038.89/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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