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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 265.20 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 265.20 and 95.49 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 265.20 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/265.20 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 265.20 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 25,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,323.47/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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