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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 264.47 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 264.47 and 89.60 is: 134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 264.47 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/264.47 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 264.47 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 23,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,694.74/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.43

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