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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 264.47 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 264.47 and 168.75 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 264.47 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/264.47 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 264.47 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 44,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,628.47/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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