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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 263.82 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 263.82 and 153 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 263.82 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/263.82 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 263.82 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 40,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,364.46/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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