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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 244.31 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 244.31 and 163.89 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 244.31 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/244.31 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 244.31 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 40,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,039.15/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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