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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 264.84 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 264.84 and 115.86 is: 173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 264.84 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/264.84 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 264.84 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 30,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,684.36/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.67

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