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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 263.96 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 263.96 and 153.76 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 263.96 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/263.96 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 263.96 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 40,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,585.17/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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