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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 242.96 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 242.96 and 174.17 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 242.96 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/242.96 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 242.96 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 42,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314.26/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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