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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 264.96 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 264.96 and 108.36 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 264.96 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/264.96 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 264.96 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 28,711.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711.07/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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