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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 244.14 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 244.14 and 161.03 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 244.14 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/244.14 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 244.14 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 39,313.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313.86/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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