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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 242.23 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 242.23 and 164.52 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 242.23 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/242.23 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 242.23 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 39,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851.68/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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