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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.61, 240.47 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.61, 240.47 and 170.83 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.61 : 240.47 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.61/240.47 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.61x = 240.47 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.61x = 41,079.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,079.49/174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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