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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 264.05 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 264.05 and 156.74 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 264.05 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/264.05 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 264.05 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 41,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385.09/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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