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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.05, 240.21 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.05, 240.21 and 168.36 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.05 : 240.21 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.05/240.21 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.05x = 240.21 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.05x = 40,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,441.76/174.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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