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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 265.38 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 265.38 and 170.20 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 265.38 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/265.38 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 265.38 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 45,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167.68/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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