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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 242.01 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 242.01 and 167.13 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 242.01 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/242.01 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 242.01 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 40,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447.13/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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