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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 264.62 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 264.62 and 95.37 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 264.62 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/264.62 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 264.62 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 25,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235.01/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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