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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 265.02 and 115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 265.02 and 115.79 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 265.02 = 115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/265.02 = 115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 265.02 × 115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 30,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,685.34/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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