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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 264.75 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 264.75 and 94.38 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 264.75 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/264.75 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 264.75 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 24,987.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,987.11/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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