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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 263.44 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 263.44 and 107.20 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 263.44 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/263.44 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 263.44 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 28,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241.23/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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