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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 263.76 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 263.76 and 134.50 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 263.76 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/263.76 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 263.76 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 35,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,475.06/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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