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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 264.74 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 264.74 and 103.41 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 264.74 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/264.74 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 264.74 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 27,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,376.25/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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