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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 265.35 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 265.35 and 136.20 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 265.35 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/265.35 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 265.35 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 36,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,140.67/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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