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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 264.95 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 264.95 and 138.09 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 264.95 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/264.95 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 264.95 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 36,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,587.77/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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