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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 264.38 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 264.38 and 115.47 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 264.38 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/264.38 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 264.38 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 30,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,527.38/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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