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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.83, 264.82 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.83, 264.82 and 146.17 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.83 : 264.82 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.83/264.82 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.83x = 264.82 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.83x = 38,708.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,708.01/176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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