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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 265.09 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 265.09 and 140.73 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 265.09 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/265.09 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 265.09 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 37,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,306.12/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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