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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 263.37 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 263.37 and 155.52 is: 232.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 263.37 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/263.37 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 263.37 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 40,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,959.30/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.67

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