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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 265.11 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 265.11 and 104.70 is: 156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 265.11 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/265.11 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 265.11 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 27,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,757.02/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.89

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