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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 262.44 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 262.44 and 171.24 is: 254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 262.44 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/262.44 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 262.44 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 44,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,940.23/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.94

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