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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.68 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.68 and 108.03 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.68 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.68 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.68 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 28,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,593.38/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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