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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 263.66 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 263.66 and 145.25 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 263.66 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/263.66 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 263.66 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 38,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,294.57/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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