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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 265.25 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 265.25 and 108.14 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 265.25 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/265.25 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 265.25 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 28,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,684.80/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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