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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.51, 263.58 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.51, 263.58 and 174.60 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.51 : 263.58 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.51/263.58 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.51x = 263.58 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.51x = 46,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,021.72/176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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