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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 242.12 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 242.12 and 169.74 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 242.12 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/242.12 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 242.12 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 41,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,097.45/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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