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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 262.86 and 172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 262.86 and 172.03 is: 256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 262.86 = 172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/262.86 = 172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 262.86 × 172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 45,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,219.81/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.74

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