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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 264.81 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 264.81 and 170.07 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 264.81 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/264.81 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 264.81 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 45,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,036.24/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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