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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 262.94 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 262.94 and 155.35 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 262.94 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/262.94 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 262.94 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 40,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,847.72/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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