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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 264.84 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 264.84 and 104.40 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 264.84 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/264.84 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 264.84 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 27,649.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,649.30/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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