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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 264.78 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 264.78 and 104.34 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 264.78 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/264.78 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 264.78 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 27,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627.15/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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