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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 263.97 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 263.97 and 135.24 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 263.97 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/263.97 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 263.97 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 35,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,699.30/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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