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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 264.96 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 264.96 and 142.36 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 264.96 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/264.96 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 264.96 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 37,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,719.71/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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