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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 240.98 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 240.98 and 169.74 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 240.98 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/240.98 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 240.98 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 40,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,903.10/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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