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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 242.46 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 242.46 and 175.50 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 242.46 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/242.46 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 242.46 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 42,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,551.73/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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