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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 234.70 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 234.70 and 168.20 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 234.70 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/234.70 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 234.70 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 39,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,476.54/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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