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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 242.96 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 242.96 and 165.16 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 242.96 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/242.96 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 242.96 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 40,127.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,127.27/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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