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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.46 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.46 and 171.14 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.46 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.46 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.46 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 41,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,665.74/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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