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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 264 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 264 and 60.46 is: 90.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 264 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/264 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 264 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 15,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961.44/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.68

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