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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 265.40 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 265.40 and 142.20 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 265.40 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/265.40 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 265.40 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 37,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,739.22/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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