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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.25, 243 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.25, 243 and 146.64 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 243 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/243 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 243 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 35,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633.52/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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