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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 265.21 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 265.21 and 172.76 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 265.21 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/265.21 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 265.21 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 45,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,817.68/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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