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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.19 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.19 and 138.21 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.19 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.19 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.19 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 36,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,651.22/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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