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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 265.09 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 265.09 and 164.20 is: 246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 265.09 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/265.09 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 265.09 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 43,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,526.96/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.62

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