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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.08 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.08 and 115.35 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.08 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.08 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.08 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 30,461.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,461.63/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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