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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.30, 238.97 and 171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.30, 238.97 and 171.55 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.30 : 238.97 = 171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.30/238.97 = 171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.30x = 238.97 × 171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.30x = 40,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,993.25/173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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