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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 262.89 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 262.89 and 165.14 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 262.89 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/262.89 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 262.89 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 43,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,411.51/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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