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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.53, 264.98 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.53, 264.98 and 95.43 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.53 : 264.98 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.53/264.98 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.53x = 264.98 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.53x = 25,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287.04/176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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