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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 264.09 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 264.09 and 60.56 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 264.09 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/264.09 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 264.09 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 15,993.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,993.29/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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