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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 264.78 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 264.78 and 95.45 is: 142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 264.78 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/264.78 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 264.78 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 25,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,271.93/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.90

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