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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 265.17 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 265.17 and 104.76 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 265.17 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/265.17 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 265.17 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 27,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,778.55/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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