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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 264.82 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 264.82 and 89.83 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 264.82 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/264.82 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 264.82 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 23,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,787.57/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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