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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 243.84 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 243.84 and 155 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 243.84 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/243.84 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 243.84 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 37,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,795.20/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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