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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.91, 240.67 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.91, 240.67 and 170.81 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.91 : 240.67 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.91/240.67 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.91x = 240.67 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.91x = 41,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,108.84/174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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