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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 265.05 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 265.05 and 138.18 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 265.05 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/265.05 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 265.05 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 36,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,624.61/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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