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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 263.94 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 263.94 and 62 is: 92.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 263.94 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/263.94 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 263.94 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 16,364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,364.28/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.94

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