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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 243.53 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 243.53 and 155.47 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 243.53 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/243.53 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 243.53 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 37,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,860.83/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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