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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 243.39 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 243.39 and 167.73 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 243.39 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/243.39 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 243.39 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 40,823.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,823.80/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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