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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 262.47 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 262.47 and 163.11 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 262.47 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/262.47 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 262.47 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 42,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,811.48/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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