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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 244.20 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 244.20 and 156.16 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 244.20 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/244.20 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 244.20 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 38,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,134.27/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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