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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 265.44 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 265.44 and 104.96 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 265.44 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/265.44 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 265.44 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 27,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,860.58/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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