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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 265.15 and 59.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 265.15 and 59.65 is: 89.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 265.15 = 59.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/265.15 = 59.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 265.15 × 59.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 15,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814.87/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.46

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