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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.35, 263.46 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.35, 263.46 and 156.28 is: 233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.35 : 263.46 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.35/263.46 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.35x = 263.46 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.35x = 41,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173.53/176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.48

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