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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 264.83 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 264.83 and 114.91 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 264.83 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/264.83 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 264.83 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 30,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431.24/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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