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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.16 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.16 and 104.16 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.16 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.16 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.16 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 27,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514.91/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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