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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 263.93 and 60.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 263.93 and 60.43 is: 90.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 263.93 = 60.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/263.93 = 60.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 263.93 × 60.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 15,947.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947.97/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.57

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