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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 264.90 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 264.90 and 161.94 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 264.90 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/264.90 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 264.90 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 42,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,897.91/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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