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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 241.35 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 241.35 and 171.34 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 241.35 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/241.35 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 241.35 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 41,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352.91/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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