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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 242.80 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 242.80 and 147.20 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 242.80 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/242.80 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 242.80 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 35,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,740.16/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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