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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 264.90 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 264.90 and 140.52 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 264.90 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/264.90 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 264.90 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 37,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223.75/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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