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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 264.96 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 264.96 and 89.92 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 264.96 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/264.96 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 264.96 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 23,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825.20/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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