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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 263.87 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 263.87 and 94.87 is: 142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 263.87 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/263.87 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 263.87 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 25,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033.35/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.07

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