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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 264.79 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 264.79 and 95.43 is: 142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 264.79 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/264.79 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 264.79 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 25,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268.91/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.89

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