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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.00, 263.76 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.00, 263.76 and 155.39 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.00 : 263.76 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.00/263.76 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.00x = 263.76 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.00x = 40,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,984.35/176.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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