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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 265.29 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 265.29 and 95.83 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 265.29 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/265.29 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 265.29 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 25,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,422.74/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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