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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 264.66 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 264.66 and 111.59 is: 167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 264.66 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/264.66 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 264.66 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 29,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,532.33/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.03

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