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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.44, 264.24 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.44, 264.24 and 140.40 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 264.24 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/264.24 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 264.24 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 37,099.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099.30/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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