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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 264.35 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 264.35 and 107.74 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 264.35 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/264.35 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 264.35 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 28,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,481.07/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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