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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 265.17 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 265.17 and 95.69 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 265.17 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/265.17 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 265.17 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 25,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,374.12/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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