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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.04 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.04 and 149.60 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.04 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.04 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.04 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 39,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,649.98/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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