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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 263.62 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 263.62 and 103.60 is: 155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 263.62 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/263.62 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 263.62 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 27,311.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311.03/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.12

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