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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.83, 265.29 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.83, 265.29 and 144.25 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.83 : 265.29 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.83/265.29 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.83x = 265.29 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.83x = 38,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,268.08/176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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