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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 263.79 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 263.79 and 139.86 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 263.79 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/263.79 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 263.79 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 36,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,893.67/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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