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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.57, 263.63 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.57, 263.63 and 165.64 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.57 : 263.63 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.57/263.63 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.57x = 263.63 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.57x = 43,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,666.36/176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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