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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.14 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.14 and 108.27 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.14 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.14 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.14 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 28,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,706.71/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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