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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 264.04 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 264.04 and 104.08 is: 155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 264.04 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/264.04 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 264.04 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 27,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,481.28/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.99

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