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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 263.67 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 263.67 and 132.95 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 263.67 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/263.67 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 263.67 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 35,054.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054.93/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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