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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 243.23 and 172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 243.23 and 172.69 is: 237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 243.23 = 172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/243.23 = 172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 243.23 × 172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 42,003.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,003.39/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.59

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