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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 264.96 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 264.96 and 155.52 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 264.96 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/264.96 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 264.96 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 41,206.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,206.58/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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