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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 263.66 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 263.66 and 170.01 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 263.66 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/263.66 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 263.66 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 44,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,824.84/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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