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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 265.05 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 265.05 and 108.63 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 265.05 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/265.05 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 265.05 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 28,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792.38/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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