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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 243.18 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 243.18 and 170.37 is: 234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 243.18 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/243.18 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 243.18 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 41,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,430.58/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.99

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