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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 264.50 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 264.50 and 174.62 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 264.50 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/264.50 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 264.50 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 46,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,186.99/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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