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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 264.74 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 264.74 and 157.77 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 264.74 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/264.74 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 264.74 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 41,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,767.83/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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