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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 265.26 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 265.26 and 103.92 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 265.26 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/265.26 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 265.26 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 27,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,565.82/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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