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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 265.01 and 167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 265.01 and 167.10 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 265.01 = 167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/265.01 = 167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 265.01 × 167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 44,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282.34/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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