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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 242.83 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 242.83 and 155.41 is: 214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 242.83 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/242.83 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 242.83 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 37,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,738.21/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.23

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