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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 264.38 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 264.38 and 155.68 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 264.38 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/264.38 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 264.38 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 41,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,158.68/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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