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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 263.87 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 263.87 and 171.80 is: 256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 263.87 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/263.87 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 263.87 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 45,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,332.87/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.61

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