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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.08 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.08 and 141.99 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.08 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.08 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.08 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 37,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,496.72/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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