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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 242.55 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 242.55 and 144.98 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 242.55 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/242.55 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 242.55 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 35,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,163.69/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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