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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 263.03 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 263.03 and 174.22 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 263.03 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/263.03 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 263.03 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 45,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,825.04/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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