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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 265.34 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 265.34 and 108.62 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 265.34 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/265.34 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 265.34 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 28,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,819.90/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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