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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 265.22 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 265.22 and 142.34 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 265.22 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/265.22 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 265.22 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 37,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,750.70/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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