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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 265.43 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 265.43 and 46.94 is: 70.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 265.43 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/265.43 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 265.43 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 12,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,459.95/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.42

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