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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 264.23 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 264.23 and 83.52 is: 125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 264.23 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/264.23 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 264.23 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 22,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068.49/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.33

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