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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.50 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.50 and 174.21 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.50 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.50 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.50 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 46,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,252.76/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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