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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 265.38 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 265.38 and 163.14 is: 245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 265.38 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/265.38 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 265.38 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 43,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,294.09/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.26

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