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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 263.04 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 263.04 and 172.32 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 263.04 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/263.04 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 263.04 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 45,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,327.05/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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