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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 264.15 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 264.15 and 145.27 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 264.15 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/264.15 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 264.15 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 38,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,373.07/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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