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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 243.45 and 156.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 243.45 and 156.19 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 243.45 = 156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/243.45 = 156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 243.45 × 156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 38,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,024.46/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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