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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 265.28 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 265.28 and 162.75 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 265.28 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/265.28 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 265.28 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 43,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,172.59/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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