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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 265.16 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 265.16 and 141 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 265.16 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/265.16 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 265.16 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 37,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,387.56/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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