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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.45, 264.53 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.45, 264.53 and 108 is: 161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.45 : 264.53 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.45/264.53 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.45x = 264.53 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.45x = 28,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,569.51/176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.92

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