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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.29, 239.96 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.29, 239.96 and 169.70 is: 233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.29 : 239.96 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.29/239.96 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.29x = 239.96 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.29x = 40,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,720.44/174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.64

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