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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 264.42 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 264.42 and 154.12 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 264.42 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/264.42 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 264.42 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 40,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,752.41/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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