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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 264.12 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 264.12 and 170.08 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 264.12 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/264.12 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 264.12 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 44,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,921.53/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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