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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 235.62 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 235.62 and 170.22 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 235.62 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/235.62 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 235.62 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 40,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,107.24/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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