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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.23, 264.20 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.23, 264.20 and 93.78 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.23 : 264.20 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.23/264.20 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.23x = 264.20 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.23x = 24,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,776.21/176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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