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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.71, 239.74 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.71, 239.74 and 168.01 is: 231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.71 : 239.74 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.71/239.74 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.71x = 239.74 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.71x = 40,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,279.14/173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.88

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