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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 264.84 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 264.84 and 91.04 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 264.84 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/264.84 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 264.84 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 24,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,111.03/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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