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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 264.95 and 103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 264.95 and 103.47 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 264.95 = 103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/264.95 = 103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 264.95 × 103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 27,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,413.25/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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