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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.35, 265.02 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.35, 265.02 and 174.52 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.35 : 265.02 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.35/265.02 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.35x = 265.02 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.35x = 46,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,251.29/176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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