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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 265.40 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 265.40 and 165.76 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 265.40 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/265.40 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 265.40 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 43,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,992.70/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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