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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 263.68 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 263.68 and 135.20 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 263.68 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/263.68 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 263.68 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 35,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,649.54/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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