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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.58, 240.56 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.58, 240.56 and 170.34 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.58 : 240.56 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.58/240.56 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.58x = 240.56 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.58x = 40,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,976.14/173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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