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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 263.25 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 263.25 and 165.38 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 263.25 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/263.25 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 263.25 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 43,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537.56/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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