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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 264.80 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 264.80 and 136.08 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 264.80 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/264.80 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 264.80 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 36,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,033.98/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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