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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 265.76 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 265.76 and 151.68 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 265.76 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/265.76 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 265.76 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 40,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310.48/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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