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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 264.93 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 264.93 and 95.56 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 264.93 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/264.93 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 264.93 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 25,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,316.71/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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