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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.41, 262.88 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.41, 262.88 and 171.12 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.41 : 262.88 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.41/262.88 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.41x = 262.88 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.41x = 44,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,984.24/176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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