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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.23, 243.71 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.23, 243.71 and 175.15 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.23 : 243.71 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.23/243.71 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.23x = 243.71 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.23x = 42,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,685.81/176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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