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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.24, 237.50 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.24, 237.50 and 170.17 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.24 : 237.50 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.24/237.50 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.24x = 237.50 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.24x = 40,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,414.57/173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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