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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 265.14 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 265.14 and 115.98 is: 174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 265.14 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/265.14 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 265.14 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 30,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750.94/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.00

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