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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 264.86 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 264.86 and 151.37 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 264.86 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/264.86 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 264.86 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 40,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,090.53/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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