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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 264.53 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 264.53 and 147.29 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 264.53 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/264.53 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 264.53 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 38,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,961.67/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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