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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 264.36 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 264.36 and 115.62 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 264.36 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/264.36 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 264.36 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 30,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,565.30/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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