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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 264.33 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 264.33 and 72.08 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 264.33 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/264.33 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 264.33 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 19,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051.22/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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