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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.23, 264.34 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.23, 264.34 and 95.23 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.23 : 264.34 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.23/264.34 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.23x = 264.34 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.23x = 25,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173.10/176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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