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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.12 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.12 and 163.52 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.12 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.12 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.12 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 43,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,188.90/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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