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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 265.46 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 265.46 and 112.36 is: 168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 265.46 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/265.46 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 265.46 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 29,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826.99/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.57

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