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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 263.43 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 263.43 and 172.44 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 263.43 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/263.43 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 263.43 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 45,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425.87/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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