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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.52, 239.24 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.52, 239.24 and 171.42 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.52 : 239.24 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.52/239.24 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.52x = 239.24 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.52x = 41,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,009.09/174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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