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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 263.91 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 263.91 and 60.42 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 263.91 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/263.91 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 263.91 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 15,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945.44/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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