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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.38, 266.09 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.38, 266.09 and 171.52 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.38 : 266.09 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.38/266.09 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.38x = 266.09 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.38x = 45,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,639.76/176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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