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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 264.56 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 264.56 and 103.29 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 264.56 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/264.56 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 264.56 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 27,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,326.40/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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