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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 264.06 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 264.06 and 172.53 is: 257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 264.06 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/264.06 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 264.06 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 45,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,558.27/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.95

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