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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 263.67 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 263.67 and 111.78 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 263.67 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/263.67 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 263.67 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 29,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,473.03/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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