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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 263.96 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 263.96 and 102.97 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 263.96 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/263.96 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 263.96 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 27,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180.16/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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