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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 264.29 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 264.29 and 95.06 is: 142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 264.29 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/264.29 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 264.29 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 25,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121.61/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.62

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