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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.09, 237.31 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.09, 237.31 and 170.03 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.09 : 237.31 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.09/237.31 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.09x = 237.31 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.09x = 40,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,349.99/173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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