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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 264.36 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 264.36 and 152.92 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 264.36 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/264.36 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 264.36 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 40,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,425.93/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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