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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 264.86 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 264.86 and 138.15 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 264.86 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/264.86 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 264.86 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 36,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,589.72/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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