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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.59, 238.38 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.59, 238.38 and 169.99 is: 236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.59 : 238.38 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.59/238.38 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.59x = 238.38 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.59x = 40,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,522.37/171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.16

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