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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 243 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 243 and 173.52 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 243 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/243 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 243 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 42,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,165.36/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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