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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.27 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.27 and 107.87 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.27 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.27 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.27 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 28,507.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,507.47/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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