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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 263.28 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 263.28 and 145.98 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 263.28 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/263.28 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 263.28 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 38,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,433.61/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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