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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 242.73 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 242.73 and 159.93 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 242.73 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/242.73 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 242.73 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 38,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,819.81/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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