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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 243.39 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 243.39 and 162.75 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 243.39 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/243.39 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 243.39 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 39,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,611.72/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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