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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 243.69 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 243.69 and 163.54 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 243.69 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/243.69 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 243.69 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 39,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,853.06/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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