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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 239.40 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 239.40 and 169.89 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 239.40 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/239.40 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 239.40 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 40,671.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,671.67/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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