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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 265.04 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 265.04 and 95.51 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 265.04 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/265.04 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 265.04 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 25,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,313.97/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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