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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 265.10 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 265.10 and 103.61 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 265.10 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/265.10 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 265.10 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 27,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465.94/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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