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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.67 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.67 and 164.70 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.67 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.67 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.67 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 43,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,591.15/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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