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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 264.88 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 264.88 and 59.46 is: 89.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 264.88 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/264.88 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 264.88 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 15,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,750.28/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.19

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