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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 264.14 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 264.14 and 147.43 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 264.14 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/264.14 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 264.14 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 38,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942.16/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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