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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 264.40 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 264.40 and 147.56 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 264.40 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/264.40 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 264.40 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 39,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,014.86/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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