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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 263.88 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 263.88 and 135.52 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 263.88 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/263.88 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 263.88 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 35,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,761.02/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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