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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 265.11 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 265.11 and 108.24 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 265.11 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/265.11 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 265.11 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 28,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,695.51/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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