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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 264.41 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 264.41 and 147.41 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 264.41 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/264.41 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 264.41 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 38,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,976.68/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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