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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.78 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.78 and 135.87 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.78 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.78 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.78 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 35,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,975.66/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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