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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 263.10 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 263.10 and 149.15 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 263.10 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/263.10 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 263.10 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 39,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,241.37/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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