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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 264.91 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 264.91 and 147.86 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 264.91 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/264.91 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 264.91 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 39,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,170.08/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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