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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 240.26 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 240.26 and 170.53 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 240.26 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/240.26 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 240.26 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 40,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,970.08/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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