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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 263.16 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 263.16 and 168.41 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 263.16 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/263.16 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 263.16 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 44,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,317.46/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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