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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 263.22 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 263.22 and 141.51 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 263.22 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/263.22 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 263.22 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 37,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248.26/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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