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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 264.76 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 264.76 and 89.96 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 264.76 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/264.76 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 264.76 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 23,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817.81/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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