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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.25, 243.68 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.25, 243.68 and 168.60 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 243.68 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/243.68 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 243.68 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 41,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,084.45/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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