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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 264.42 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 264.42 and 115.23 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 264.42 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/264.42 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 264.42 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 30,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,469.12/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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