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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 265.56 and 163.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 265.56 and 163.93 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 265.56 = 163.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/265.56 = 163.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 265.56 × 163.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 43,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,533.25/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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