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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 242.82 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 242.82 and 163.74 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 242.82 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/242.82 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 242.82 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 39,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,759.35/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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