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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.45, 266.76 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.45, 266.76 and 176.45 is: 266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.45 : 266.76 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.45/266.76 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.45x = 266.76 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.45x = 47,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,068.47/176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.76

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