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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 264.42 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 264.42 and 133.68 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 264.42 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/264.42 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 264.42 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 35,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,347.67/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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