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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 264.54 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 264.54 and 149.18 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 264.54 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/264.54 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 264.54 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 39,464.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,464.08/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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