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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 234.75 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 234.75 and 170.28 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 234.75 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/234.75 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 234.75 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 39,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,973.23/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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