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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 245.24 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 245.24 and 173.73 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 245.24 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/245.24 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 245.24 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 42,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,605.98/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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