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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 240.12 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 240.12 and 169.08 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 240.12 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/240.12 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 240.12 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 40,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,599.49/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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