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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 264 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 264 and 135.72 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 264 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/264 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 264 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 35,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,830.08/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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