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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 242.93 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 242.93 and 174.42 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 242.93 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/242.93 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 242.93 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 42,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,372.29/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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