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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 264.71 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 264.71 and 104.28 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 264.71 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/264.71 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 264.71 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 27,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,603.96/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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