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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 264.18 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 264.18 and 147.64 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 264.18 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/264.18 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 264.18 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 39,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,003.24/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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