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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 242.26 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 242.26 and 167.57 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 242.26 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/242.26 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 242.26 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 40,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,594.79/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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