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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 264.90 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 264.90 and 138.08 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 264.90 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/264.90 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 264.90 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 36,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,577.39/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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