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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 264.90 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 264.90 and 115.27 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 264.90 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/264.90 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 264.90 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 30,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,535.02/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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