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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.05, 264.07 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.05, 264.07 and 60.50 is: 90.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.05 : 264.07 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.05/264.07 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.05x = 264.07 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.05x = 15,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974.61/176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.74

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