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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 264.33 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 264.33 and 111.32 is: 166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 264.33 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/264.33 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 264.33 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 29,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,423.89/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.86

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