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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 263.72 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 263.72 and 154.46 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 263.72 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/263.72 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 263.72 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 40,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,734.19/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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