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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.22 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.22 and 155.32 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.22 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.22 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.22 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 37,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932.25/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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