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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.51, 264.22 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.51, 264.22 and 95.15 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.51 : 264.22 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.51/264.22 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.51x = 264.22 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.51x = 25,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140.06/176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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