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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 241.74 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 241.74 and 170.22 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 241.74 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/241.74 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 241.74 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 41,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,148.98/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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