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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.39, 264.24 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.39, 264.24 and 107.71 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.39 : 264.24 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.39/264.24 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.39x = 264.24 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.39x = 28,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461.29/176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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