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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.38, 242.68 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.38, 242.68 and 161.98 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.38 : 242.68 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.38/242.68 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.38x = 242.68 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.38x = 39,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,309.31/176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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