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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 263.93 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 263.93 and 83.55 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 263.93 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/263.93 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 263.93 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 22,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,051.73/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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