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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 265.31 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 265.31 and 154.97 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 265.31 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/265.31 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 265.31 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 41,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,115.09/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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