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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.35 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.35 and 176.65 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.35 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.35 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.35 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 46,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,875.57/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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