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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 265.62 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 265.62 and 175.78 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 265.62 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/265.62 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 265.62 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 46,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,690.68/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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