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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 265.32 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 265.32 and 95.80 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 265.32 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/265.32 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 265.32 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 25,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,417.66/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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