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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 243.77 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 243.77 and 172.32 is: 237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 243.77 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/243.77 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 243.77 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 42,006.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,006.45/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.36

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