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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.44, 264.80 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.44, 264.80 and 95.36 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 264.80 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/264.80 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 264.80 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 25,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,251.33/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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