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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 264.90 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 264.90 and 115.80 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 264.90 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/264.90 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 264.90 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 30,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,675.42/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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