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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 242.52 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 242.52 and 167.04 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 242.52 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/242.52 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 242.52 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 40,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,510.54/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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