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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 264.04 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 264.04 and 94.82 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 264.04 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/264.04 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 264.04 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 25,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036.27/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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