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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 264.70 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 264.70 and 133.66 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 264.70 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/264.70 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 264.70 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 35,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,379.80/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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