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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 264.30 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 264.30 and 168.68 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 264.30 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/264.30 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 264.30 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 44,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,582.12/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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