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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 264.73 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 264.73 and 171.59 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 264.73 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/264.73 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 264.73 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 45,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425.02/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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