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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 264.60 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 264.60 and 112.32 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 264.60 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/264.60 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 264.60 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 29,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,719.87/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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