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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 265.00 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 265.00 and 108.32 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 265.00 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/265.00 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 265.00 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 28,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705.19/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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