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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.41, 241.83 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.41, 241.83 and 173.57 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.41 : 241.83 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.41/241.83 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.41x = 241.83 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.41x = 41,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,974.43/176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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