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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 264.36 and 172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 264.36 and 172.48 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 264.36 = 172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/264.36 = 172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 264.36 × 172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 45,596.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,596.81/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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