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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 265.07 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 265.07 and 95.49 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 265.07 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/265.07 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 265.07 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 25,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,309.73/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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