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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 264.60 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 264.60 and 161.55 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 264.60 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/264.60 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 264.60 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 42,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,746.13/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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