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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 265.32 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 265.32 and 138.33 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 265.32 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/265.32 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 265.32 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 36,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,701.72/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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