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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 265.10 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 265.10 and 104.50 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 265.10 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/265.10 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 265.10 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 27,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702.43/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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