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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.41, 264.47 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.41, 264.47 and 89.74 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.41 : 264.47 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.41/264.47 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.41x = 264.47 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.41x = 23,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,733.42/176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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