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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 264.51 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 264.51 and 154.26 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 264.51 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/264.51 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 264.51 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 40,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,803.31/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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