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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 243.99 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 243.99 and 165.84 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 243.99 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/243.99 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 243.99 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 40,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,463.30/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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