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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 242.72 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 242.72 and 161.39 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 242.72 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/242.72 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 242.72 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 39,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,172.98/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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