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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 264.65 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 264.65 and 171.40 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 264.65 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/264.65 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 264.65 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 45,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,361.01/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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