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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 264.98 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 264.98 and 108.06 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 264.98 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/264.98 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 264.98 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 28,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,633.74/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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