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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 262.72 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 262.72 and 173.44 is: 258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 262.72 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/262.72 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 262.72 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 45,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,566.16/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.43

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