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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 264.57 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 264.57 and 152.11 is: 227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 264.57 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/264.57 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 264.57 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 40,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243.74/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.60

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