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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 264.42 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 264.42 and 60.76 is: 91.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 264.42 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/264.42 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 264.42 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 16,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066.16/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.15

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