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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 264.27 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 264.27 and 148.98 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 264.27 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/264.27 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 264.27 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 39,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,370.94/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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