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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 264.35 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 264.35 and 89.51 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 264.35 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/264.35 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 264.35 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 23,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660.87/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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