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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 266.40 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 266.40 and 164.94 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 266.40 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/266.40 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 266.40 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 43,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,940.02/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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