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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.93, 263.51 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.93, 263.51 and 170.55 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.93 : 263.51 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.93/263.51 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.93x = 263.51 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.93x = 44,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,940.78/176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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