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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 243.24 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 243.24 and 170.26 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 243.24 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/243.24 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 243.24 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 41,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,413.19/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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