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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 264.15 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 264.15 and 135.60 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 264.15 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/264.15 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 264.15 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 35,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,818.74/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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