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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 242.08 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 242.08 and 170.88 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 242.08 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/242.08 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 242.08 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 41,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,366.63/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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