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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 264.16 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 264.16 and 94.92 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 264.16 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/264.16 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 264.16 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 25,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,074.07/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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