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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.52 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.52 and 165.78 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.52 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.52 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.52 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 44,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,017.91/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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