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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 264.63 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 264.63 and 162.63 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 264.63 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/264.63 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 264.63 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 43,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,036.78/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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