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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 240.50 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 240.50 and 175.52 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 240.50 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/240.50 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 240.50 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 42,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,212.56/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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