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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 263.62 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 263.62 and 155 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 263.62 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/263.62 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 263.62 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 40,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,861.10/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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