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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 264.80 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 264.80 and 136.16 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 264.80 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/264.80 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 264.80 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 36,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,055.17/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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