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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 263.82 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 263.82 and 149.64 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 263.82 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/263.82 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 263.82 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 39,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,478.02/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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