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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.69 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.69 and 95.34 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.69 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.69 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.69 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 25,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235.54/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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