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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 264.73 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 264.73 and 104.12 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 264.73 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/264.73 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 264.73 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 27,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563.69/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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