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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.30, 264.40 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.30, 264.40 and 107.57 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.30 : 264.40 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.30/264.40 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.30x = 264.40 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.30x = 28,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,441.51/176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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