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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 265.29 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 265.29 and 136.56 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 265.29 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/265.29 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 265.29 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 36,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228.00/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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