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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 264.36 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 264.36 and 167.75 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 264.36 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/264.36 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 264.36 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 44,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,348.18/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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