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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 264.80 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 264.80 and 170.08 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 264.80 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/264.80 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 264.80 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 45,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,037.18/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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