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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 243.71 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 243.71 and 161.33 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 243.71 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/243.71 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 243.71 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 39,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,316.31/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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