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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 241.32 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 241.32 and 168.89 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 241.32 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/241.32 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 241.32 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 40,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,755.96/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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