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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 234.48 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 234.48 and 170.04 is: 232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 234.48 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/234.48 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 234.48 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 39,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,870.98/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.84

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