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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 264.18 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 264.18 and 60.55 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 264.18 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/264.18 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 264.18 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 15,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,996.10/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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