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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 264.30 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 264.30 and 137.80 is: 206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 264.30 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/264.30 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 264.30 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 36,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,420.54/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.77

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