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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 243.06 and 156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 243.06 and 156.59 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 243.06 = 156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/243.06 = 156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 243.06 × 156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 38,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,061.37/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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