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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 241.01 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 241.01 and 167.36 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 241.01 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/241.01 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 241.01 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 40,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334.02/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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