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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 265.24 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 265.24 and 142.76 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 265.24 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/265.24 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 265.24 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 37,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,863.62/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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