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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 265.08 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 265.08 and 104.64 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 265.08 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/265.08 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 265.08 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 27,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,737.97/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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