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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 263.94 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 263.94 and 115.18 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 263.94 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/263.94 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 263.94 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 30,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,400.61/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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