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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 243.41 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 243.41 and 168.58 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 243.41 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/243.41 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 243.41 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 41,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,033.15/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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