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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 264.04 and 94.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 264.04 and 94.93 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 264.04 = 94.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/264.04 = 94.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 264.04 × 94.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 25,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,065.32/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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