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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 263.30 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 263.30 and 149.64 is: 223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 263.30 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/263.30 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 263.30 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 39,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,400.21/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.86

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