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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.44, 264.46 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.44, 264.46 and 115.61 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 264.46 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/264.46 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 264.46 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 30,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,574.22/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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