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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.30, 262.78 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.30, 262.78 and 174.76 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.30 : 262.78 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.30/262.78 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.30x = 262.78 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.30x = 45,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,923.43/176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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