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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 264.26 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 264.26 and 111.22 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 264.26 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/264.26 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 264.26 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 29,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,390.61/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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