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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.08 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.08 and 72.58 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.08 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.08 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.08 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 19,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,239.12/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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