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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 264 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 264 and 168.58 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 264 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/264 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 264 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 44,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,505.12/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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