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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.05, 242.31 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.05, 242.31 and 155.19 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.05 : 242.31 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.05/242.31 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.05x = 242.31 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.05x = 37,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,604.67/176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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