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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 263.98 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 263.98 and 93.83 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 263.98 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/263.98 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 263.98 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 24,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,769.24/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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