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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 264.98 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 264.98 and 108.22 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 264.98 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/264.98 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 264.98 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 28,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,676.73/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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