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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.53, 264.80 and 60.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.53, 264.80 and 60.97 is: 91.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.53 : 264.80 = 60.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.53/264.80 = 60.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.53x = 264.80 × 60.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.53x = 16,144.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144.86/176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.46

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