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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 265.04 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 265.04 and 138.36 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 265.04 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/265.04 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 265.04 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 36,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,670.93/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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