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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 265.01 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 265.01 and 173.36 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 265.01 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/265.01 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 265.01 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 45,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939.94/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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