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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.83, 265.08 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.83, 265.08 and 104.54 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.83 : 265.08 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.83/265.08 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.83x = 265.08 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.83x = 27,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,710.14/176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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