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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 264.15 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 264.15 and 142.32 is: 212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 264.15 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/264.15 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 264.15 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 37,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,593.83/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.97

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