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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 263.72 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 263.72 and 141.70 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 263.72 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/263.72 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 263.72 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 37,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368.42/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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