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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 265.21 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 265.21 and 108.27 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 265.21 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/265.21 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 265.21 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 28,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,714.02/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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