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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.57, 264.56 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.57, 264.56 and 107.88 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.57 : 264.56 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.57/264.56 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.57x = 264.56 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.57x = 28,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540.19/176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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