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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.40 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.40 and 145.54 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.40 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.40 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.40 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 38,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,480.78/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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