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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.83 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.83 and 156.51 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.83 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.83 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.83 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 41,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,448.54/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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