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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 264.60 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 264.60 and 140.40 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 264.60 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/264.60 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 264.60 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 37,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149.84/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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