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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 265.02 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 265.02 and 108.12 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 265.02 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/265.02 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 265.02 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 28,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,653.96/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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