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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 265.10 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 265.10 and 137.99 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 265.10 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/265.10 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 265.10 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 36,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,581.15/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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