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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 264.45 and 60.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 264.45 and 60.78 is: 91.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 264.45 = 60.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/264.45 = 60.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 264.45 × 60.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 16,073.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073.27/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.15

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