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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 243.65 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 243.65 and 155.84 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 243.65 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/243.65 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 243.65 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 37,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968.42/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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