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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 263.93 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 263.93 and 115.35 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 263.93 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/263.93 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 263.93 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 30,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443.75/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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