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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 264.95 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 264.95 and 170.43 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 264.95 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/264.95 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 264.95 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 45,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155.43/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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