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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 264.51 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 264.51 and 162.92 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 264.51 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/264.51 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 264.51 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 43,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,092.65/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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