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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 265.04 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 265.04 and 115.04 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 265.04 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/265.04 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 265.04 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 30,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490.20/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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