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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 265.14 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 265.14 and 104.52 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 265.14 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/265.14 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 265.14 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 27,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,712.43/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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