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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 264.29 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 264.29 and 107.91 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 264.29 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/264.29 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 264.29 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 28,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518.99/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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