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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 264.35 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 264.35 and 104.18 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 264.35 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/264.35 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 264.35 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 27,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538.14/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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