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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 263.55 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 263.55 and 147.38 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 263.55 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/263.55 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 263.55 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 38,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,842.00/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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