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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 265.02 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 265.02 and 146.52 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 265.02 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/265.02 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 265.02 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 38,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830.73/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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