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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 243.61 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 243.61 and 159.10 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 243.61 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/243.61 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 243.61 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 38,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757.34/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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