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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 266.00 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 266.00 and 174.96 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 266.00 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/266.00 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 266.00 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 46,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,538.49/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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