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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 242.24 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 242.24 and 170.80 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 242.24 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/242.24 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 242.24 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 41,374.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,374.59/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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