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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 264.98 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 264.98 and 97.54 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 264.98 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/264.98 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 264.98 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 25,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,847.22/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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