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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 265.02 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 265.02 and 115.78 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 265.02 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/265.02 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 265.02 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 30,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,684.02/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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