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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 263.61 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 263.61 and 154.85 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 263.61 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/263.61 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 263.61 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 40,819.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,819.23/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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