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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 263.60 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 263.60 and 172.53 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 263.60 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/263.60 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 263.60 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 45,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,478.91/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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