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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 242.64 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 242.64 and 146.88 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 242.64 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/242.64 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 242.64 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 35,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,638.96/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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