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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 240.93 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 240.93 and 164.34 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 240.93 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/240.93 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 240.93 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 39,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,594.44/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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