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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 264.36 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 264.36 and 104 is: 156

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 264.36 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/264.36 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 264.36 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 27,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493.44/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156

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