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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 264.96 and 149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 264.96 and 149.42 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 264.96 = 149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/264.96 = 149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 264.96 × 149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 39,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,590.32/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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