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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 243.61 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 243.61 and 165.52 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 243.61 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/243.61 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 243.61 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 40,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,322.33/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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