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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.35, 263.25 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.35, 263.25 and 154.75 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.35 : 263.25 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.35/263.25 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.35x = 263.25 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.35x = 40,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,737.94/176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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