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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.73, 241.31 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.73, 241.31 and 168.87 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.73 : 241.31 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.73/241.31 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.73x = 241.31 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.73x = 40,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,749.63/173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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