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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 263.12 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 263.12 and 171.84 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 263.12 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/263.12 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 263.12 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 45,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214.54/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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