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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 264.90 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 264.90 and 112.52 is: 169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 264.90 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/264.90 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 264.90 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 29,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806.55/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.12

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