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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 262.81 and 163.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 262.81 and 163.39 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 262.81 = 163.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/262.81 = 163.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 262.81 × 163.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 42,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,940.53/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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