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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 264.06 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 264.06 and 162.68 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 264.06 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/264.06 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 264.06 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 42,957.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,957.28/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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