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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.95, 237.07 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.95, 237.07 and 169.66 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.95 : 237.07 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.95/237.07 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.95x = 237.07 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.95x = 40,220.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,220.28/171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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