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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.61, 242.40 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.61, 242.40 and 169.84 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 242.40 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/242.40 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 242.40 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 41,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169.22/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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