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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.25, 264.50 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.25, 264.50 and 62.25 is: 93.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 264.50 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/264.50 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 264.50 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 16,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,464.81/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.42

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