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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 264.48 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 264.48 and 155.32 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 264.48 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/264.48 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 264.48 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 41,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,079.03/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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