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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 265.24 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 265.24 and 152.72 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 265.24 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/265.24 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 265.24 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 40,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,507.45/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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