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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 243.86 and 157.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 243.86 and 157.15 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 243.86 = 157.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/243.86 = 157.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 243.86 × 157.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 38,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,322.38/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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