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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.12 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.12 and 115.17 is: 172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.12 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.12 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.12 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 30,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,418.70/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.47

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