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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 239.64 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 239.64 and 176.10 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 239.64 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/239.64 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 239.64 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 42,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200.60/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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