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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.38, 264.30 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.38, 264.30 and 144.28 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.38 : 264.30 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.38/264.30 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.38x = 264.30 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.38x = 38,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,133.20/176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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