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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 264.95 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 264.95 and 140.79 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 264.95 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/264.95 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 264.95 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 37,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,302.31/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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