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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 264.81 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 264.81 and 162.34 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 264.81 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/264.81 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 264.81 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 42,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,989.26/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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