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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 265.20 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 265.20 and 104.46 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 265.20 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/265.20 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 265.20 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 27,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702.79/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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