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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 238.79 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 238.79 and 169.61 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 238.79 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/238.79 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 238.79 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 40,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,500.15/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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