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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.43, 264.89 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.43, 264.89 and 94.23 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.43 : 264.89 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.43/264.89 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.43x = 264.89 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.43x = 24,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,960.11/176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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