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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 240.38 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 240.38 and 168.66 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 240.38 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/240.38 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 240.38 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 40,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,541.65/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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