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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.30, 264.45 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.30, 264.45 and 95.10 is: 142.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.30 : 264.45 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.30/264.45 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.30x = 264.45 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.30x = 25,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149.20/176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.65

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