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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.16 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.16 and 95.47 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.16 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.16 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.16 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 25,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,314.22/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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