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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 264.93 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 264.93 and 103.55 is: 155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 264.93 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/264.93 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 264.93 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 27,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432.18/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.12

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