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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 243.57 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 243.57 and 162.28 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 243.57 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/243.57 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 243.57 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 39,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,526.54/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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