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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 264.81 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 264.81 and 172.49 is: 258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 264.81 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/264.81 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 264.81 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 45,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,677.08/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.74

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