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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 264.79 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 264.79 and 142.35 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 264.79 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/264.79 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 264.79 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 37,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,692.86/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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