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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 237.06 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 237.06 and 170.13 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 237.06 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/237.06 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 237.06 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 40,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,331.02/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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