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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 265.00 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 265.00 and 104.05 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 265.00 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/265.00 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 265.00 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 27,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574.17/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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