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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 238.94 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 238.94 and 171.20 is: 234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 238.94 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/238.94 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 238.94 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 40,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,906.53/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.69

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