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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 263.46 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 263.46 and 104.01 is: 155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 263.46 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/263.46 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 263.46 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 27,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402.47/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.69

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