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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 262.35 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 262.35 and 169.80 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 262.35 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/262.35 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 262.35 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 44,547.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,547.03/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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