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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.93, 265.46 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.93, 265.46 and 95.82 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.93 : 265.46 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.93/265.46 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.93x = 265.46 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.93x = 25,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,436.38/176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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