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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 237.07 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 237.07 and 169.38 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 237.07 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/237.07 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 237.07 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 40,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152.88/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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