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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 264.91 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 264.91 and 108.18 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 264.91 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/264.91 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 264.91 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 28,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,657.56/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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