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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 265.16 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 265.16 and 95.52 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 265.16 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/265.16 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 265.16 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 25,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,328.08/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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