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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 264.93 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 264.93 and 140.28 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 264.93 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/264.93 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 264.93 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 37,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,164.38/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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