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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 242.75 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 242.75 and 165.36 is: 228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 242.75 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/242.75 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 242.75 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 40,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,140.31/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.35

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