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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 264.77 and 60.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 264.77 and 60.97 is: 91.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 264.77 = 60.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/264.77 = 60.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 264.77 × 60.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 16,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142.21/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.43

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