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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 241.28 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 241.28 and 167.55 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 241.28 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/241.28 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 241.28 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 40,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,426.46/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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