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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 242.79 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 242.79 and 176.76 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 242.79 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/242.79 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 242.79 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 42,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,915.56/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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