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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 263.54 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 263.54 and 154.14 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 263.54 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/263.54 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 263.54 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 40,622.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,622.06/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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