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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 264.98 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 264.98 and 133.83 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 264.98 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/264.98 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 264.98 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 35,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,462.61/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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