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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 264.44 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 264.44 and 145.88 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 264.44 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/264.44 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 264.44 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 38,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,576.51/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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