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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 264.24 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 264.24 and 174.69 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 264.24 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/264.24 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 264.24 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 46,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160.09/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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