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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 264.87 and 161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 264.87 and 161.80 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 264.87 = 161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/264.87 = 161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 264.87 × 161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 42,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855.30/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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