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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 264.04 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 264.04 and 143.80 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 264.04 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/264.04 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 264.04 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 37,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,967.63/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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