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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.33 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.33 and 107.86 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.33 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.33 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.33 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 28,510.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,510.63/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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