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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 263.81 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 263.81 and 94.98 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 263.81 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/263.81 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 263.81 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 25,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,055.35/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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