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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 238.01 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 238.01 and 170.28 is: 235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 238.01 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/238.01 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 238.01 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 40,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,527.49/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.02

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