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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 262.80 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 262.80 and 155.30 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 262.80 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/262.80 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 262.80 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 40,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,812.84/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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