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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 263.07 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 263.07 and 166.04 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 263.07 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/263.07 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 263.07 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 43,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,680.14/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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