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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 265.41 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 265.41 and 108.50 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 265.41 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/265.41 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 265.41 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 28,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795.66/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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