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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 243.48 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 243.48 and 176.25 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 243.48 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/243.48 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 243.48 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 42,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,913.35/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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