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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 264.13 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 264.13 and 60.55 is: 90.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 264.13 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/264.13 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 264.13 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 15,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,993.07/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.76

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