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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 239.73 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 239.73 and 170.30 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 239.73 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/239.73 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 239.73 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 40,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,824.82/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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