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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 244.32 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 244.32 and 170.44 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 244.32 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/244.32 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 244.32 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 41,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,640.65/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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