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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.70 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.70 and 156.98 is: 216.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.70 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.70 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.70 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 38,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,256.24/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.49

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