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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.52 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.52 and 95.24 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.52 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.52 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.52 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 25,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,192.88/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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