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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 243.74 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 243.74 and 165.74 is: 228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 243.74 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/243.74 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 243.74 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 40,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,396.66/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.83

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