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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 240.13 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 240.13 and 170.58 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 240.13 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/240.13 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 240.13 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 40,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,960.52/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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