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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 265.60 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 265.60 and 175.64 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 265.60 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/265.60 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 265.60 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 46,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,649.98/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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