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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 263.92 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 263.92 and 164.64 is: 245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 263.92 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/263.92 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 263.92 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 43,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,451.79/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.77

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