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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 265.11 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 265.11 and 108.46 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 265.11 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/265.11 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 265.11 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 28,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,753.83/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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