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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 264.04 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 264.04 and 60.50 is: 90.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 264.04 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/264.04 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 264.04 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 15,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974.93/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.75

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