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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 265.66 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 265.66 and 176.02 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 265.66 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/265.66 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 265.66 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 46,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,761.47/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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