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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.14 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.14 and 104.63 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.14 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.14 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.14 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 27,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740.27/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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