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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 264.45 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 264.45 and 115.19 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 264.45 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/264.45 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 264.45 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 30,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,461.42/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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