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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 265.22 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 265.22 and 133.46 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 265.22 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/265.22 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 265.22 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 35,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396.26/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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