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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.73, 234.95 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.73, 234.95 and 171 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.73 : 234.95 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.73/234.95 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.73x = 234.95 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.73x = 40,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,175.60/171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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