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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 264.28 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 264.28 and 168.28 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 264.28 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/264.28 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 264.28 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 44,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,473.04/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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