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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.60, 239.37 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.60, 239.37 and 171.54 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.60 : 239.37 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.60/239.37 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.60x = 239.37 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.60x = 41,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,061.53/174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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