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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 244.80 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 244.80 and 169.20 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 244.80 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/244.80 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 244.80 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 41,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,420.16/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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