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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 265.01 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 265.01 and 108.32 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 265.01 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/265.01 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 265.01 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 28,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,704.02/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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