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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 239.99 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 239.99 and 168.69 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 239.99 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/239.99 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 239.99 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 40,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,483.07/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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