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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 263.27 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 263.27 and 168.43 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 263.27 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/263.27 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 263.27 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 44,342.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342.57/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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