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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 264.67 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 264.67 and 135.54 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 264.67 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/264.67 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 264.67 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 35,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873.03/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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