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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 265.28 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 265.28 and 153.10 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 265.28 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/265.28 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 265.28 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 40,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,613.04/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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