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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 243.86 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 243.86 and 170.88 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 243.86 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/243.86 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 243.86 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 41,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,669.94/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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