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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.45, 264.60 and 103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.45, 264.60 and 103.40 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.45 : 264.60 = 103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.45/264.60 = 103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.45x = 264.60 × 103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.45x = 27,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360.30/176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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