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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 243.25 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 243.25 and 170.30 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 243.25 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/243.25 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 243.25 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 41,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,426.62/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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