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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 243.64 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 243.64 and 147.26 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 243.64 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/243.64 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 243.64 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 35,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,878.43/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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