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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 264.96 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 264.96 and 104.61 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 264.96 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/264.96 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 264.96 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 27,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,717.47/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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