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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 263.95 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 263.95 and 115.18 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 263.95 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/263.95 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 263.95 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 30,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,401.76/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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