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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 264.68 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 264.68 and 154.88 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 264.68 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/264.68 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 264.68 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 40,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,992.86/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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