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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 264.89 and 152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 264.89 and 152.83 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 264.89 = 152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/264.89 = 152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 264.89 × 152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 40,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,483.14/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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