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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.68 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.68 and 157.01 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.68 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.68 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.68 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 38,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258.19/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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