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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.60 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.60 and 161.76 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.60 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.60 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.60 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 39,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404.74/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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