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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.24 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.24 and 152.16 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.24 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.24 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.24 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 40,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,206.76/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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