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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 262.04 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 262.04 and 172.73 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 262.04 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/262.04 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 262.04 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 45,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261.31/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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