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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 243.18 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 243.18 and 168.88 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 243.18 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/243.18 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 243.18 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 41,068.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068.24/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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