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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 235.17 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 235.17 and 169.29 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 235.17 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/235.17 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 235.17 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 39,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,811.93/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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