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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 263.80 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 263.80 and 115.16 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 263.80 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/263.80 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 263.80 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 30,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,379.21/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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