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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 264.96 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 264.96 and 146.23 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 264.96 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/264.96 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 264.96 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 38,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,745.10/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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