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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 265.13 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 265.13 and 95.60 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 265.13 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/265.13 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 265.13 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 25,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,344.62/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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