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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 264.75 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 264.75 and 108.16 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 264.75 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/264.75 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 264.75 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 28,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,635.36/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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