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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.08, 237.44 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.08, 237.44 and 170.20 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.08 : 237.44 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.08/237.44 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.08x = 237.44 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.08x = 40,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,412.29/173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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