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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 265.13 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 265.13 and 147.07 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 265.13 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/265.13 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 265.13 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 38,992.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,992.67/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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