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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 244.83 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 244.83 and 176.20 is: 244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 244.83 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/244.83 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 244.83 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 43,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,139.05/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.83

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