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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 264.36 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 264.36 and 156.15 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 264.36 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/264.36 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 264.36 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 41,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,279.81/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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