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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 264.89 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 264.89 and 103.67 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 264.89 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/264.89 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 264.89 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 27,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,459.30/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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