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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 264.96 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 264.96 and 173.22 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 264.96 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/264.96 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 264.96 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 45,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,896.37/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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