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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 244.86 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 244.86 and 172.88 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 244.86 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/244.86 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 244.86 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 42,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331.40/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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