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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 262.40 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 262.40 and 156.95 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 262.40 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/262.40 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 262.40 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 41,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,181.58/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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