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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 264.78 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 264.78 and 170.10 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 264.78 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/264.78 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 264.78 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 45,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,039.08/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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