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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.57, 265.18 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.57, 265.18 and 108.21 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.57 : 265.18 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.57/265.18 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.57x = 265.18 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.57x = 28,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,695.13/176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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