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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.53, 264.84 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.53, 264.84 and 111.58 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.53 : 264.84 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.53/264.84 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.53x = 264.84 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.53x = 29,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,549.52/176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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