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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 264.92 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 264.92 and 111.69 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 264.92 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/264.92 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 264.92 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 29,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588.36/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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