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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 263.46 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 263.46 and 173.40 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 263.46 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/263.46 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 263.46 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 45,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,683.96/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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