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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 265.05 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 265.05 and 151.11 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 265.05 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/265.05 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 265.05 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 40,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051.71/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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