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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 263.50 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 263.50 and 153.66 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 263.50 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/263.50 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 263.50 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 40,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,489.60/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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