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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 264.50 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 264.50 and 115.57 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 264.50 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/264.50 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 264.50 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 30,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,566.36/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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