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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 265.09 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 265.09 and 95.73 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 265.09 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/265.09 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 265.09 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 25,377.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,377.07/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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