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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 243.72 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 243.72 and 173.58 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 243.72 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/243.72 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 243.72 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 42,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,304.92/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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