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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 264.61 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 264.61 and 104.39 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 264.61 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/264.61 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 264.61 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 27,620.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620.79/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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