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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 264.05 and 60.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 264.05 and 60.49 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 264.05 = 60.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/264.05 = 60.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 264.05 × 60.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 15,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971.42/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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