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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 264.75 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 264.75 and 133.51 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 264.75 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/264.75 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 264.75 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 35,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346.77/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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