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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.26, 240.17 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.26, 240.17 and 169.27 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.26 : 240.17 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.26/240.17 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.26x = 240.17 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.26x = 40,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,652.37/174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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