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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.09 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.09 and 108.33 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.09 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.09 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.09 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 28,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717.20/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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