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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 263.86 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 263.86 and 149.58 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 263.86 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/263.86 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 263.86 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 39,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,468.18/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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