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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 241.77 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 241.77 and 167.08 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 241.77 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/241.77 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 241.77 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 40,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,394.93/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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