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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.81, 235.46 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.81, 235.46 and 169.29 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.81 : 235.46 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.81/235.46 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.81x = 235.46 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.81x = 39,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861.45/171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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