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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.61, 239.09 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.61, 239.09 and 169.83 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.61 : 239.09 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.61/239.09 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.61x = 239.09 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.61x = 40,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,603.55/173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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