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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 264.03 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 264.03 and 105.84 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 264.03 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/264.03 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 264.03 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 27,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,944.41/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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