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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 242.36 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 242.36 and 166.96 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 242.36 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/242.36 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 242.36 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 40,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,464.43/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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