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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 263.75 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 263.75 and 171.53 is: 256.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 263.75 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/263.75 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 263.75 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 45,240.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240.84/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.87

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