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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 263.52 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 263.52 and 147.33 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 263.52 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/263.52 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 263.52 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 38,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,824.40/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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