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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 243.09 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 243.09 and 170.34 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 243.09 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/243.09 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 243.09 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 41,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,407.95/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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