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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.39, 243.74 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.39, 243.74 and 167.96 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.39 : 243.74 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.39/243.74 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.39x = 243.74 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.39x = 40,938.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,938.57/176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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