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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 264.59 and 62.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 264.59 and 62.31 is: 93.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 264.59 = 62.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/264.59 = 62.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 264.59 × 62.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 16,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487.19/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.51

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