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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 242.92 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 242.92 and 172 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 242.92 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/242.92 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 242.92 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 41,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782.24/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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