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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 263.90 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 263.90 and 115.13 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 263.90 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/263.90 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 263.90 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 30,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,381.78/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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