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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 264.26 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 264.26 and 104.24 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 264.26 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/264.26 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 264.26 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 27,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546.46/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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