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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 265.22 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 265.22 and 153.48 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 265.22 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/265.22 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 265.22 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 40,705.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,705.97/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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