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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.56 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.56 and 104.17 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.56 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.56 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.56 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 27,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559.22/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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