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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.47, 264.90 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.47, 264.90 and 133.27 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.47 : 264.90 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.47/264.90 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.47x = 264.90 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.47x = 35,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,303.22/176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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