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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 264.08 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 264.08 and 171.20 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 264.08 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/264.08 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 264.08 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 45,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,210.50/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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