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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 262.82 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 262.82 and 168.72 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 262.82 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/262.82 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 262.82 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 44,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342.99/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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