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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.51, 263.32 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.51, 263.32 and 156.26 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.51 : 263.32 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.51/263.32 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.51x = 263.32 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.51x = 41,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,146.65/176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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