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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 262.19 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 262.19 and 173.54 is: 258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 262.19 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/262.19 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 262.19 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 45,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,500.45/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.32

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