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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.38, 243.12 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.38, 243.12 and 171.22 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.38 : 243.12 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.38/243.12 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.38x = 243.12 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.38x = 41,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,627.01/176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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