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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.45, 264.22 and 142.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.45, 264.22 and 142.03 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.45 : 264.22 = 142.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.45/264.22 = 142.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.45x = 264.22 × 142.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.45x = 37,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,527.17/176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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