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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 264.90 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 264.90 and 171.02 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 264.90 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/264.90 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 264.90 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 45,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,303.20/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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