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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 265.06 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 265.06 and 103.63 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 265.06 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/265.06 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 265.06 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 27,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,468.17/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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