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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 265.14 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 265.14 and 175.37 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 265.14 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/265.14 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 265.14 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 46,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,496.28/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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