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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 262.71 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 262.71 and 171.92 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 262.71 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/262.71 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 262.71 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 45,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165.10/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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