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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 264.54 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 264.54 and 140.36 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 264.54 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/264.54 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 264.54 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 37,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,130.83/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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