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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.32 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.32 and 111.39 is: 166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.32 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.32 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.32 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 29,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442.60/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.77

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