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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 243 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 243 and 165.48 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 243 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/243 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 243 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 40,211.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211.64/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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