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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 244.26 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 244.26 and 161.28 is: 222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 244.26 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/244.26 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 244.26 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 39,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,394.25/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.76

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