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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 263.66 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 263.66 and 164.90 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 263.66 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/263.66 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 263.66 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 43,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,475.39/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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