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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 265.82 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 265.82 and 163.44 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 265.82 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/265.82 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 265.82 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 43,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.80/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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