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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 263.92 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 263.92 and 137.45 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 263.92 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/263.92 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 263.92 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 36,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,275.80/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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