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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.30, 264.12 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.30, 264.12 and 153.32 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.30 : 264.12 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.30/264.12 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.30x = 264.12 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.30x = 40,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,493.56/176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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