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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 263.38 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 263.38 and 146.84 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 263.38 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/263.38 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 263.38 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 38,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,674.72/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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