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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 263.98 and 71.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 263.98 and 71.95 is: 107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 263.98 = 71.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/263.98 = 71.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 263.98 × 71.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 18,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993.36/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.86

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