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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.93 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.93 and 164.96 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.93 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.93 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.93 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 39,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,908.77/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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