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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 245.70 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 245.70 and 176.40 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 245.70 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/245.70 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 245.70 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 43,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,341.48/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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