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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.49 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.49 and 60.72 is: 91.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.49 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.49 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.49 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 16,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058.21/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.08

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