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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.42 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.42 and 104.32 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.42 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.42 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.42 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 27,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,584.29/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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