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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 264.80 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 264.80 and 115.76 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 264.80 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/264.80 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 264.80 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 30,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,654.20/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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