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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 264.69 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 264.69 and 168.11 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 264.69 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/264.69 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 264.69 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 44,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497.04/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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