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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 244.22 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 244.22 and 164.63 is: 227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 244.22 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/244.22 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 244.22 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 40,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,205.73/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.30

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