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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.43, 264.42 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.43, 264.42 and 135.66 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.43 : 264.42 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.43/264.42 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.43x = 264.42 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.43x = 35,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,871.22/176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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