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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 265.37 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 265.37 and 146.36 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 265.37 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/265.37 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 265.37 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 38,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837.49/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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