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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 264.56 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 264.56 and 138.03 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 264.56 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/264.56 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 264.56 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 36,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516.53/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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