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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 264.90 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 264.90 and 140.90 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 264.90 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/264.90 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 264.90 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 37,324.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324.41/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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