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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.58, 241.94 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.58, 241.94 and 171.34 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.58 : 241.94 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.58/241.94 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.58x = 241.94 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.58x = 41,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,454.00/174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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