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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 263.97 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 263.97 and 94.98 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 263.97 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/263.97 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 263.97 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 25,071.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071.87/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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