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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 263.87 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 263.87 and 94.87 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 263.87 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/263.87 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 263.87 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 25,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031.55/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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