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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.24 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.24 and 108.32 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.24 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.24 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.24 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 28,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,730.80/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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