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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 240.22 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 240.22 and 171.66 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 240.22 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/240.22 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 240.22 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 41,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,236.17/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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