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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 265.82 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 265.82 and 170.12 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 265.82 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/265.82 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 265.82 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 45,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,221.30/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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