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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 264.04 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 264.04 and 135.02 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 264.04 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/264.04 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 264.04 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 35,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650.68/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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