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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 264.56 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 264.56 and 169.19 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 264.56 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/264.56 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 264.56 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 44,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,760.68/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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