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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 244.14 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 244.14 and 171.44 is: 236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 244.14 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/244.14 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 244.14 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 41,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,855.36/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.60

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